October 2024 Blog Archive

Seven Strategies for Minimizing Cyber Risks Within the Construction Industry Mon, Oct 14, 2024 Scott Fouts, Vice President, Risk Service Division, HUB International The digital era has enabled the construction industry to integrate innovative technologies to boost efficiency and streamline operations. Today, even the most traditional construc... Read More

Reclassifying from Independent Contractor to Employee Mon, Oct 14, 2024 Seay Management Consultants One of the key employment questions today is whether a person qualifies as an independent contractor or an employee. This has been a target issue by the Department of Labor (DOL) for the last several years. Independent co... Read More

Find a Power Tool Battery Recycler Near You Using Online Tool Mon, Oct 14, 2024 Pete Zeller, Power Tool Institute An important part of responsible power tool ownership is to appropriately dispose of rechargeable batteries at the end of their service life. Yes, lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized power tools and other devi... Read More

Extension Cord Safety Mon, Oct 14, 2024 Kevin Lindley, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund Safety Consultant Electrical extension cords are a tool often used in the construction industry, even when the condition of the cord is not completely acceptable. Extension cords are a vital device used ... Read More

Metal Deck 101 – Metal Deck Replacement Mon, Oct 14, 2024 Michael Polizzi, Sales Manager, A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply Replacing metal deck for a commercial roofing contractor can easily range from often to never. Regardless of frequency, most would agree that an open roof is not the best time for a crash cour... Read More

Not All Metal Roofing is Manufactured Equally Mon, Oct 14, 2024 Bo Copeland, Business Development Manager, Integrity Metals, a Beacon Building Supply Co. It likely comes as no surprise that up to 20 percent of the Florida residential re-roof market is estimated to be metal roofing. With its weather resistance, a... Read More

2024 Legislative Session Report Mon, Oct 14, 2024 Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson The 2024 Legislation Session saw the introduction of almost 3,000 proposed bills, the highest number in any previous session. For FRSA, it meant reviewing and tracking a few bills that were outside our normal sco... Read More

Adapting Roofing Operations to Economic Fluctuations Mon, Oct 14, 2024 John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group In the roofing industry, adaptability is not just a competitive advantage but a necessity. Economic conditions fluctuate, impacting material prices, labor availability and client budgets. To stay compe... Read More

Federal Judge Blocks Noncompete BanFederal Judge Blocks Noncompete Ban Mon, Oct 14, 2024 Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP As you likely remember, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted in April to ban almost all noncompeteagreements. That ban was to take effect on September 4, 2024. However, soon after the FTC issued that r... Read More